Posted February 27, 201411 yr While looking around at H/U's Saw this on Chrutchfield. Looks pretty interesting. Opinions? http://www.crutchfield.com/p_333ASTRDSM/Parrot-ASTEROID-Smart.html
February 27, 201411 yr I seriously wish they just made an app and let you supply the tab. The hardware is limited, but if it does everything you need a neat solution. For the $$ it is more effective to homebrew a solution, but an off the shelf option is sweet.
February 27, 201411 yr Author Yeah- I mostly listen to my music via jump drive. but I do like to listen to local radio(mainly when I have my young ones, as most of my music is explicit.) i like the Nav is included. But I honestly, when I had my Pioneer with nav, my phones nav was better. Thing I need/want in a H/U: USB connectivity (I like that the Parrot has many)Bluetooth for phone calls (i travel 4.5 hrs to and from work- and cops are cracking down on holding a phone to your head.)Rear Veiw capability (Avalanches suck to back up)Preouts w/sub channel (4-volt + preferably, but not necessary) (parrot is 6v) As far as traditional H/U's go- the Pioneer 8500 is up there on my list.http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130X850BHS/Pioneer-AVH-X8500BHS.html?showAll=N&search=AVH-X8500BHS&skipvs=T Hoping to buy something in the next month or so. Since I am finally paying off my DSS Subs...H/U is next.
February 27, 201411 yr A Timur's Kernel ripped Nexus 1 would do everything you describe if you like an Android in the dash
February 27, 201411 yr Author Right, but the only android device I own in my phone. And I know nothing about the installaion of one. Which is why I planned to stick to a H/U. I looked at the mirror link H/U but I have a Samsung Ploclaim(cheap walmart phone), and they only list the S3 and S4 as compatable. Plus my kids would rather the DVD player- though I don't really care for them. After reading more into it- I see that the Parrot is basically little more than a Android device that uses your phone for connectivity. I am losing interest already.
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